South Dakota Land Market Insights and Pricing

A diversified farming state, cattle, corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs are the leading products from South Dakota's agricultural economy. Land.com has 100,000 acres of South Dakota farms and ranches for sale, totaling nearly $1 billion in overall value. Of South Dakota's 66 counties, Lawrence County has the most land and rural real estate for sale. Looking at data recently recorded through the Land Network Comparable Sales program, the most land and rural property sales were recorded in Pennington County. Like Wyoming, South Dakota ranks highly as a retirement destination for its low tax rates (there is no state income tax) and high quality of living. The state is mostly rural, although towns like Rapid City, Vermillion and Spearfish pack their share of cultural, arts and outdoor action (Spearfish made Outside magazine's 2015 list of best outdoor towns for its mix of fishing, bike trails and brews). The long winters in South Dakota may give some retirees pause, but the state can boast four-season allure for those interested in year-round adventure and atmosphere.